May 2003
Reports from Protests, Voice of Freedom, Blog by Pouya Arjomand - 2003-05-31
The article discusses the author's stance against neutrality in reporting on oppression, emphasizing the need for activism and the fight for freedom in Iran. It…
Zimbabwean Government Claims Upcoming Opposition Protests Are Treasonous
The Zimbabwean government has labeled the upcoming opposition protests as treasonous, accusing them of inciting a coup against President Mugabe. The opposition, led by the…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: The First Joint Ceremony of Catholic and Protestant Churches - 2003-05-30
The first joint ceremony of Catholic and Protestant churches commenced in Berlin with a celebration. This event highlights the collaboration between different Christian denominations. It…
Dear Freedom Lovers - 2003-05-28
The article criticizes European, particularly French, efforts to improve the image of the Iranian regime while ignoring the true aspirations of the Iranian people. It…
Iranian Hunger Strike in Protest Against UK Home Office's Rejection of Political Asylum Application - 2003-05-27
Abbas Amini, an Iranian asylum seeker in the UK, has begun a hunger strike in protest against the rejection of his political asylum application, fearing…
One-Day Strike of Air Traffic Control Workers and Other Airport Employees in France - 2003-05-27
Air traffic control workers and other airport employees in France are planning a one-day strike due to government changes in the retirement system, which could…
Protests Against the Zimbabwean Government Enter a New Phase Next Week - 2003-05-26
The main opposition party in Zimbabwe, led by Morgan Tsvangirai, is set to escalate protests against President Robert Mugabe starting June 2. This follows a…
Hezbollah: We Will Not Lay Down Our Arms - 2003-05-26
Hezbollah's leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, declared that the group will not disarm and threatened suicide attacks in response to potential U.S. and Israeli aggression towards…
Protests in Front of the American Embassy in Kabul - 2003-05-24
Protests erupted in Kabul against the U.S. and President Karzai following the accidental killing of four Afghan soldiers by American troops. The demonstrators expressed their…
Under the Microscope: Statement by 117 Iranian Political Activists, Protests Against US Presence in Iraq - 2003-05-20
A group of 117 Iranian political activists has issued a statement protesting against the US presence in Iraq, reflecting a broader sentiment among Iranians for…
Spread of SARS Respiratory Disease in Taiwan - 2003-05-20
The World Health Organization reports a rapid spread of SARS in Taiwan, with 52 deaths attributed to the disease. Delays in virus control and inadequate…
Israeli Soldiers Kill 5 Palestinians in Attacks on Northern Gaza - 2003-05-15
Israeli soldiers conducted attacks in northern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of 5 Palestinians. The assault involved significant military presence and was aimed at halting…
Approval of Nuclear Arms Control Treaty Between Russia and the United States by the Russian Duma - 2003-05-14
The Russian Duma has approved a nuclear arms control treaty with the U.S., which was signed by Presidents Bush and Putin in May 2002. Both…
Expulsion of Cuban Diplomats from the United States - 2003-05-14
The U.S. expelled 14 Cuban diplomats, accusing them of engaging in espionage. This action reflects deteriorating relations between Cuba and the U.S., particularly in light…
Hundreds of Thousands of Workers in France Strike Today - 2003-05-13
Hundreds of thousands of workers in France went on a one-day general strike to protest government pension reforms. The strike disrupted transportation and involved a…
Justice Minister of the Islamic Republic Booed at Tehran Book Fair
Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroodi, the head of the Islamic Republic judiciary, faced public outrage at the Tehran Book Fair, where protesters chanted for his resignation. The…
Seven Cuban Diplomats Expelled from the U.S. for Espionage - 2003-05-13
The U.S. has expelled seven Cuban diplomats for espionage activities, coinciding with deteriorating relations between the two countries. This follows U.S. protests against Cuba's reelection…
WHO Warns of Possible Cholera Outbreak in Southern Iraq - 2003-05-07
The WHO has issued a warning about a potential cholera outbreak in southern Iraq, with 17 cases reported in Basra. Iraqi doctors protested against the…
Protests by Dozens of Iraqi Doctors in Baghdad - 2003-05-07
Dozens of Iraqi doctors protested in Baghdad against the appointment of Ali Shinan as the head of the Ministry of Health by the U.S., citing…
March of Approximately 300 Afghans in Kabul - 2003-05-06
Approximately 300 Afghans protested in Kabul against the slow reconstruction of their country and delayed government salaries, marking the first anti-Western demonstration since the U.S.-led…
Hong Kong Reports Lowest SARS Death Toll Today - 2003-05-05
Hong Kong reported its lowest SARS death toll in over three weeks, with three new deaths today, raising the total to 187. Tung Chee-hwa expressed…
Heydar Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, has gone to Turkey for examination and treatment
Heydar Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan, has traveled to Turkey for medical treatment after fainting at a public event. His health issues coincide with growing…
French Foreign Minister's Remarks on Human Rights in Iran - 2003-05-04
Ali Kashtgar criticized French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin's comments on human rights in Iran, arguing they are driven by economic motives. This exchange highlights…
Twenty Thousand People Protest Against the King of Nepal - 2003-05-04
A large protest involving twenty thousand people took place in Kathmandu against King Gyanendra of Nepal, organized by five political groups seeking democratic reforms. The…
Mass Protests of Tens of Thousands of Palestinians in Gaza - 2003-05-02
Tens of thousands of Palestinians protested in Gaza following the funeral of 12 individuals killed by Israeli forces, expressing opposition to both Israel and new…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Widespread Youth Protests in Berlin Accompanied by Violence and Police Intervention - 2003-05-02
On May Day, significant youth protests occurred in Berlin, leading to violent clashes and police intervention. The protests highlight ongoing social tensions and the youth's…
Clashes Between German Police and Stone-Throwing Protesters on May Day - 2003-05-01
On May Day, clashes erupted in Germany between police and stone-throwing protesters, resulting in around one hundred arrests. While many countries celebrated peacefully, Germany's history…
Thousands of Asians Commemorate May Day - 2003-05-01
On May Day, thousands of workers across Asia protested for better wages and job security amid concerns over the SARS outbreak. Major demonstrations occurred in…